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[2:165] Yet, some people set up idols to rival GOD, and love them as if they are GOD. Those who believe love GOD the most. If only the transgressors could see themselves when they see the retribution! They will realize then that all power belongs to GOD alone, and that GOD’s retribution is awesome.
[5:76] Say, “Would you worship beside GOD powerless idols who can neither harm you, nor benefit you? GOD is Hearer, Omniscient.”
[25:55] Yet, they still set up beside GOD idols that cannot benefit them, nor harm them. Indeed, the disbeliever is an enemy of his Lord.
Most people never recognize that they have idols in their lives. [18:104] “They are the ones whose works in this life are totally astray, but they think that they are doing good.”
Now and forever, the idol worshipers vehemently deny that they are idolaters.
So, let us ask ourselves the question each day, Am I an idol worshiper?
Sources: Jefferypoor.medium.com/idol-worship-today-6-modern-idols-that-we-worship-7bee3cf9eebe
chucklarsen.com/2023/10/27/14688/
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Merriam Webster Dictionary defines responsible as: liable to be called on to answer; liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent; responsible for the job. Synonyms: accountable, answerable, and liable.
As we read in the Quran our responsibility as humans started when we chose freedom of choice offered by God (33:72).
If we want to make a choice, the right choice, we should be held responsible. We should live our life according to Quran. The Quran provides all the guidance we require to live a responsible and fulfilling life.
Be charitable: [2:195] You shall spend in the cause of GOD; do not throw yourselves with your own hands into destruction. You shall be charitable; GOD loves the charitable. What to Give
[2:267] O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the good things you earn, and from what we have produced for you from the earth. Do not pick out the bad therein to give away, when you yourselves do not accept it unless your eyes are closed. You should know that GOD is Rich, Praiseworthy.
Spend in the way of God: [2:177] …. and they give the money, cheerfully, to the relatives, the orphans, the needy, the traveling alien, the beggars, and to free the slaves; and they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat); and they keep their word whenever they make a promise; and they steadfastly persevere in the face of persecution, hardship, and war. These are the truthful; these are the righteous.
Speak the truth: [2:42] Do not confound the truth with falsehood, nor shall you conceal the truth, knowingly.
[5:119] GOD will proclaim, “This is a day when the truthful will be saved by their truthfulness.” They have deserved gardens with flowing streams. They abide therein forever. GOD is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. This is the greatest triumph.
[16:116] You shall not utter lies with your own tongues stating: “This is lawful, and this is unlawful,” to fabricate lies and attribute them to GOD. Surely, those who fabricate lies and attribute them to GOD will never succeed.
Weigh with an even scale: [83:1-3] Woe to the cheaters. Who demand full measure when receiving from the people. But when giving them the measures or weights, they cheat.
[17:35] You shall give full measure when you trade, and weigh equitably. This is better and more righteous.
Be humble: [17:37] You shall not walk proudly on earth; you cannot bore through the earth, nor can you be as tall as the mountains.
[17:24] And lower for them the wings of humility, and kindness, and say, “My Lord, have mercy on them, for they have raised me from infancy.”
[31:18-9] “You shall not treat the people with arrogance, nor shall you roam the earth proudly. GOD does not like the arrogant showoffs. Walk humbly and lower your voice—the ugliest voice is the donkey’s voice.”
Hold to forgiveness: [7:199] You shall resort to pardon, advocate tolerance, and disregard the ignorant.
[42:37] They avoid gross sins and vice, and when angered they forgive.
Be trustworthy: [23:8] When it comes to deposits entrusted to them, as well as any agreements they make, they are trustworthy.
[17:34] You shall not touch the orphans’ money except for their own good, until they reach maturity. You shall fulfill your covenants, for a covenant is a great responsibility.
[8:27] O you who believe, do not betray GOD and the messenger, and do not betray those who trust you, now that you know.
Do justice to everyone without discrimination:
[4:135] O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves, or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not be biased by your personal wishes. If you deviate or disregard (this commandment), then GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
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